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Xonotlite and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
2.65   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Xonotlite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Citrine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Xonotlite and Citrine chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.

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